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Sun May 10th 2026

Off Road Sunday Ride	2*

Leader: Eddie Little	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: The Beacon, Wantage.
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Off-road half day ride around local tracks, usually 15-30 miles. Knobbly tyres required. We are keen to welcome new riders of all abilities. Exploring the south side around the trails of the Lockinge and Hendred Estate. Expect to be back in Wantage for around 12:30pm. Optional stop afterwards for refreshments in Wantage. Ride distance 22miles/35km.
Riders: Eddie Little Paul Scofield Steve Leniec Riders = 3 Weather: Report: Just three of us for this Sunday morning ride. The trails were running perfect. We enjoyed a nice range of surfaces to ride along. It was nice to meet up and have a chat with Cycling UK Reading Off-Road group, who had started from Reading, and were cycling out to the Ibex at Chadleworth for lunch. We arrived back in Wantage for 12:10pm, where we waved goodbye to Paul. Steve and I stopped off at Marmalade for some coffee and pastries. Many thanks to Steve and Paul for their excellent company.
Distance: 35.41 km (22.00 mi)
Off-Road Ride May 2026
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55028879"
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Start Locations: WMP
Wantage Market Place; OMH
Old Mill Hall, Grove

Categories: 1* - Suitable for irregular, social, beginner or family riders, pace will match the slower riders. Not hilly or long. Expect rides up to 3 hours. Gentle exercise.; 2* - Suitable for regular riders who prefer to cover some distance but at a more relaxed pace. Likely to be half-day rides. Solid exercise.; 3* - Suitable for experienced riders, may be hilly, long, quick, or any combination! Likely to be half or full-day rides. Challenging exercise.; 4* - Suitable for athletic riders who can ride safely above the 3* standard. Quick rides for the fit.; More Information